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Brazil gives Meta 72 hours to explain fact-checking program
Brazil's government gives Meta 72 hours to explain changes to fact-checking program. Concern over the new guidelines is growing as society should not be left in the dark.
Brazil gives Meta 72 hours to explain fact-checking program
The Brazilian government has given Meta until Monday to implement the recent changes to its Fact Checking Program to explain, Solicitor General Jorge Messias announced on Friday. This decision follows the social network shutting down its US fact-checking program and reducing restrictions on topics such as immigration and gender identity.
Uncertainty about future measures
It is currently unclear what consequences will occur after the deadline expires. In Brasília, Messias expressed great concern about the policies pursued by Meta, stating: “Brazilian society will not be at the mercy of such policies.” He compared the company's strategy to a wind sock at the airport that constantly adjusts depending on the direction of the wind.
Government reactions
On Thursday, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called the changes "extremely serious" and said he would convene a meeting to discuss the issue. This concern shows how important social media transparency and accountability are to Brazilian society.
Meta’s statement and future plans
Meta did not initially respond to requests for comment. Announcing the changes, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said there were "too many errors and too much censorship." A spokesman for the company emphasized that the adjustments are currently planned exclusively for the US market.
Silence from Reuters
Reuters, a partner of Meta in the US fact-checking program, has so far declined to comment on the changes. This raises further questions about transparency and collaboration between media and social platforms.